<p>Robert Half is partnered with an established non-profit organization in search of an Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and support accurate, timely reporting. This position plays a central role in maintaining strong accounting practices, administering payroll, and ensuring day-to-day financial activities are completed efficiently. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across departments while keeping records organized and compliant.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead daily accounting activities, including financial recordkeeping, reporting, and oversight of internal control practices.</p><p>• Manage payroll on a bi-weekly schedule, ensuring employee pay, deductions, garnishments, direct deposit updates, and status changes are processed accurately.</p><p>• Review bank activity, monitor incoming payments, and support accounts receivable handling to maintain strong cash management.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, insurance-related balances, credit card statements, and other financial records to confirm accuracy and resolve discrepancies.</p><p>• Process vendor invoices promptly, maintain supporting documentation, and help ensure expenditures are coded correctly and aligned with departmental budgets.</p><p>• Coordinate payroll setup for new employees and apply employee compensation updates in the payroll system in partnership with Human Resources.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports, month-end documentation, and other accounting summaries needed for leadership review and audit support.</p><p>• Track payroll-related items such as overtime, mileage, vacation usage, benefit withholdings, and accrual balances to support policy compliance.</p><p>• Maintain organized accounting files, oversee petty cash activity, and distribute financial documents or payments as needed.</p><p>• Participate in leadership and department meetings while helping address operational or financial issues as they arise.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Cost Accountant to support plant and corporate accounting activities in Louisiana. This contract position with potential for a long-term opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage cost accounting, maintain accurate financial records, and contribute to a dependable month-end close process. The role blends manufacturing finance responsibilities with broader accounting duties and requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and comfort working in a hybrid environment. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities: </p><p>• Oversee product and plant costing activities to help maintain accurate financial reporting and operational insights.</p><p>• Record and process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and third-party billing transactions in a timely and accurate manner.</p><p>• Manage credit release tasks and support credit risk-related decisions by reviewing account status and payment activity.</p><p>• Prepare journal entries, reconcile general ledger accounts, and assist with bank and account reconciliations during the close cycle.</p><p>• Support monthly and periodic close activities by validating financial data and resolving discrepancies across cost centers.</p><p>• Apply knowledge of cost center structures to track expenses, allocate costs appropriately, and improve reporting accuracy.</p><p>• Partner with both manufacturing and corporate accounting teams to ensure financial information is complete, consistent, and actionable.</p><p>• Use Excel and organizational systems effectively to analyze data, prepare reports, and support day-to-day accounting operations.</p>